THE STATE OF THE NEWS MEDIA 2013

As News Media Cut Back on Reporting, Nearly 1-in-3 Americans Say, They Have Abandoned an Outlet Due to Diminished Information

On TV, Daytime Cable Offers Less Live Coverage; Local Stations Look More Vulnerable

source: Pew Research Center Project for Excellence in Journalism

March 18, 2013 – In the news media, a continued erosion of reporting resources has $\"News2\"$ converged with growing opportunities for newsmakers, such as political figures, government agencies, companies and others, to take their messages directly to the public. The public, for its part, is not very aware of the financial struggles that have led to the news industry’s cutbacks in reporting, but nearly one-in-three (31%) say they have stopped turning to a particular news outlet because it no longer provides the news they were accustomed to getting.

These are among the major findings in the Pew Research Center’s 2013 State of the News Media report, its 10^th annual report on the health and status of American journalism.

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CAMDEN RIVERSHARKS TO OPEN SEASON WITH JERSEY SHORE BENEFIT

$\"Camden$ Camden Riversharks (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Team partners with local charity to promote Hurricane Sandy relief

CAMDEN, NJ. The Camden Riversharks have announced a partnership with Hometown Heroes for the 2013 season opener at Campbell’s Field.

The Riversharks will play their home opener against the Bridgeport Bluefish on Tuesday, April 23 at 7:05 p.m. with proceeds from the night going to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. The team will donate proceeds from the night to the New Jersey-based charity organization, Hometown Heroes, to benefit the \”Restore the Shore\” campaign.

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Drumthwacket to be Illuminated in Blue as Part of National Light the Way Initiative

First Lady Mary Pat Christie Leads Nation’s First Spouses in Raising Awareness of Down Syndrome Cognitive Research

March 20, 2013 (Trenton, NJ) – Recognizing the groundbreaking advances being made in the area of Down syndrome cognitive research, First Lady Mary Pat Christie announced today that Drumthwacket, the Governor’s Official Residence, will be lit in blue Thursday evening, March 21, to support the national Light the Way initiative. This year, Mrs. Christie is being joined by First Spouses from 22 states and territories, including Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming in endorsing this event.

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Mafalda M. Loberto, age 89, of Bellmawr NJ | cnbnews

(May 1, 1923 – March 20, 2013)

Mafalda M. Loberto (nee Pampanini), on March 20, 2013, of Bellmawr. Age 89. $\"Rosary\"$

Beloved wife of the late John L. Loberto. Devoted mother of Frank Loberto (Linda), Robert Loberto, Barbara Loberto and the late Patricia Loberto. Loving grandmom of Gina, Nicholas, Alyssa, and John. Dear sister of the late Florence Anastasia and Antoinette Carrabs. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be a viewing from 8:45 to 10:15am Tuesday morning at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral Mass 11am at St. Rita of Cascia Parish, Mary, Mother of the Church, Bellmawr.

Interment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 150 Monument Rd., Suite 100, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004.

Family and friends may share memories at www.GardnerFuneralHome.com.

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CNBNEWS COLLEGE SPORTS: Rowan Baseball Defeats Washington & Jefferson U., Raptor\’s Softball Sweeps Clarion University

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MARCH 21, 2013 source press releases

ROWAN BASEBALL DEFEATS WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON, 9-1

WINTER HAVEN, FL – The Rowan University baseball team defeated Washington and Jefferson College, 9-1 on Thursday afternoon at Chain of Lakes Field.

Right-hander Steven Melchiorre (sr. Atco, NJ/Hammonton) threw eight innings for his second win on the season. He (2-1) only gave up three hits and one earned run. Melchiorre struck out five batters. Righty Tyler Dean was the losing pitcher. He (0-1) went four innings and allowed four hits and six runs, two were earned.

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The Economics of Sportfishing: ASA Releases Report

Southwick Associates was also recently busy working with the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) to highlight another financial pillar of conservation, fishing, as described in the report, \”Sportfishing in America: An Economic Force for Conservation.\” With the USFWS reporting that 33 million Americans age 16 or older went fishing in 2011, and ASA estimating there are potentially as many as 60 million Americans of all ages who consider themselves anglers in the country, fishing at least once every five years, the sportfishing community is undoubtedly vital to the economy and conservation.

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Passion for College Football Remains Robust

Impressive ratings and attendance figures signal the sport\’s relevance in every corner of the country.

IRVING, Texas, March 19, 2013– The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) showcased today three impressive facts from the 2012 college football season that emphasize the strong interest in the sport by millions of fans across the country, including:

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ELATED CATEGORY GLOUCESTER CITY HISTORY

BY CNBNews Staff

Bill Tourtual, Butch Shaffer, and myself were talking

A new look for Butch Shaffer photo credit Babe Tourtual

recently about some of the characters we remembered growing up in Gloucester City, NJ back in the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s. Somehow the name of Albert “Monk” Schaffer, (no relation to Howard “Butch” Shaffer), came up in our conversation.

Monk was a local hood who grew up in the 300 block of Morris Street. As a teenager he hung out at Augie’s pool room (28 N. Burlington Street), Tuckers Corner (Cumberland and Atlantic Street) and the Pine House (200 block of N. Broadway). When he got older he could be found at the Sand Bar, 5th and Powell Streets, The Twin Bar, Broadway and Market Street, and The Crown Point Inn, Westville, to mention a few.

My father-in-law, Tom Sarlo and I, bumped into Monk in the Batsto Pine Barrens during a 1970’s December deer hunt. We were heading home. His cadillac was stuck in the mud blocking the road. We tried to pull him out of the mud with our truck, but no luck. Wet snow was falling. He was with two teenagers, his nephews. They were dressed all in black. Not the right attire for hunting deer. As we drove away they were setting the woods on fire trying to get warm. We alerted the rangers about their situation.

CNBNEWS GROWING UP GLOUCESTER: A Conversation About \”Monk\”

ELATED CATEGORY GLOUCESTER CITY HISTORY

BY CNBNews Staff

Bill Tourtual, Butch Shaffer, and myself were talking

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A new look for Butch Shaffer

photo credit Babe Tourtual

recently about some of the characters we remembered growing up in Gloucester City, NJ back in the 40\’s, 50\’s, and 60\’s. Somehow the name of Albert \”Monk\” Schaffer, (no relation to Howard \”Butch\” Shaffer), came up in our conversation.

Monk was a local hood who grew up in the 300 block of Morris Street. As a teenager he hung out at Augie\’s pool room (28 N. Burlington Street), Tuckers Corner (Cumberland and Atlantic Street) and the Pine House (200 block of N. Broadway). When he got older he could be found at the Sand Bar, 5th and Powell Streets, The Twin Bar, Broadway and Market Street, and The Crown Point Inn, Westville, to mention a few.

My father-in-law, Tom Sarlo and I, bumped into Monk in the Batsto Pine Barrens during a 1970\’s December deer hunt. We were heading home. His cadillac was stuck in the mud blocking the road. We tried to pull him out of the mud with our truck, but no luck. Wet snow was falling. He was with two teenagers, his nephews. They were dressed all in black. Not the right attire for hunting deer. As we drove away they were setting the woods on fire trying to get warm. We alerted the rangers about their situation.

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New Alzheimer\’s Data Highlight The Disease\’s Deadly Toll – Kaiser Health News

Mar 19, 2013

According to figures released by the Alzheimer\’s Association, deaths from Alzheimer\’s and other forms of dementia rose 68 percent between 2000 and 2010.

NPR: Alzheimer\’s \’Epidemic\’ Now A Deadlier Threat To Elderly
Alzheimer\’s disease doesn\’t just steal memories. It takes lives. The disease is now the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., and figures released Tuesday by the Alzheimer\’s Association show that deaths from the disease increased by 68 percent between 2000 and 2010 (Hamilton, 3/19).

The Associated Press/Washington Post: Beyond Memory Loss, Report Finds 1 in 3 Seniors Dies With Dementia That Can Impede Other Care
A staggering 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer\’s disease or other types of dementia, says a new report that highlights the impact the mind-destroying disease is having on the rapidly aging population (3/19).

USA Today: One In Three Elderly Have Dementia When They Die
Deaths from Alzheimer\’s and other forms of dementia have increased 68% from 2000 to 2010, according to the report being released today by the Alzheimer\’s Association, an advocacy group. Meanwhile, deaths from heart disease, HIV/AIDS and stroke have declined. The numbers are taken from Medicare and Medicaid reports (Lloyd, 3/19).

This is part of Kaiser Health News\’ Daily Report – a summary of health policy coverage from more than 300 news organizations. The full summary of the day\’s news can be found here and you can sign up for e-mail subscriptions to the Daily Report here. In addition, our staff of reporters and correspondents file original stories each day, which you can find on our home page.